Police Bust Major Drug Lab in Swartruggens, 11 Arrested Including Foreign Nationals

Posted on May 13, 2026
by Yashmika Dukaran


Police have arrested 11 suspects, including four Mexican nationals, following a major drug laboratory bust in Swartruggens on Wednesday.

Authorities say drugs with an estimated street value of around R100 million were seized during the operation.

The raid forms part of an ongoing crackdown on large-scale drug manufacturing and trafficking networks operating in the region.

Police confirmed that the scene remains active as forensic teams continue to process evidence and assess the full extent of the operation.

Further details are expected once investigations progress and the suspects appear in court.